Pronunciation: /ˈtæsɪˌtɜrn/
noun a person who is habitually reserved and uncommunicative
A1 My taciturn friend rarely speaks in social situations.
A2 The taciturn man sat quietly in the corner of the room.
B1 The taciturn nature of the new employee made it difficult for coworkers to get to know him.
B2 Despite his taciturn demeanor, he was a great listener and always gave thoughtful advice.
C1 Her taciturn personality often led others to perceive her as aloof or disinterested.
C2 The author's taciturn writing style left readers to interpret the deeper meanings of the text on their own.
adjective reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
A1 He is a quiet and taciturn man.
A2 The taciturn girl rarely speaks in class.
B1 The taciturn professor only spoke when necessary.
B2 Despite his taciturn nature, he was a great listener.
C1 Her taciturn demeanor often led others to underestimate her intelligence.
C2 The novelist was known for his taciturn writing style, conveying deep emotions with few words.
formal The taciturn man rarely spoke during meetings, but when he did, everyone listened intently.
informal My taciturn neighbor never says much, but he's always willing to lend a helping hand.
slang Don't mind him, he's just being taciturn today.
figurative The old house stood taciturn on the hill, its windows staring blankly into the distance.
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